The Discover Perry Wood project which enabled development of this website also funded production of an education pack for use by local schools. The Mid Kent Downs Countryside Partnership offers help to local schools wishing to access outdoor sites for educational purposes and is happy to give further assistance is using the resources presented below. There is also a wealth of resources available on the
Kent Downs Landscape Education website, which includes a circular walk from Selling Primary School to Perry Wood.
Perry Wood Education Pack
Here are some worksheets teachers may wish to use in Perry Woods, or back in the classroom – the associated teachers guides are below. Many of the projects relate to the rich history of the area and the Old Windmill. The Mid Kent Downs Countryside Partnership can provide further information and ideas for investigating wildlife and nature in Perry Woods.
Introduction, Site Details & Worksheets
Perry Wood Education Pack Introduction Site details and opportunities General outdoors Art Projects Geography Projects History Projects Perry Wood Windmill History Projects History sources and census Teachers guide – more subject information Geography teachers guides History teachers guides Old Windmill – History teachers guides